PR-7-2025

First Secretary and Consul Alexander Joseph Estomo facilitated the lecture on Exploring Philippine Maritime Heritage and Why It Matters: The Case of the West Philippine Sea.

24 February 2025, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada participated in the Pinoys on Parliament (POP) 2025 Workshops held at the University of Ottawa Social Sciences Building on 23 February 2025.

First Secretary and Consul Alexander Joseph Estomo facilitated a lecture titled "Exploring Philippine Maritime Heritage and Why it Matters: The Case of the West Philippine Sea." The lecture aimed to provide the participants with an understanding of the geopolitical, legal, and economic significance of WPS, recognizing the WPS issues’ impact on the Philippines, Canada, and Filipino communities abroad, and explore ways Filipino-Canadians can contribute to raising awareness.

First Secretary and Consul Alexander Joseph Estomo facilitated the lecture on Exploring Philippine Maritime Heritage and Why It Matters: The Case of the West Philippine Sea.

Consul Estomo concluded the lecture by urging the participants to share their thoughts/action plan on how Filipino-Canadians can support WPS-related advocacy in Canada.

Post also distributed a PH tourism souvenir bag with a comic book, “The Stories of Teacher Jun”, to the participants who attended the lecture.

PH tourism souvenir bag with a comic book, “The Stories of Teacher Jun”, distributed to the participants who attended the lecture.

The lecture is  part of the POP 2025-hosted workshops, with the theme of “Embracing Our Roots: Exploring Cultural Identity and Heritage”, from 22 to 23 February 2025. END